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What do Martial Arts, Ginastica Natural and surf have in common? Ginastica Natural is a workout created more than 30 years ago by Professor Alvaro Romano. In a nutshell, it’s a blend of martial arts, animal moves, Yoga and Tai Chi. ...

One of the abilities Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) gives to its practitioners is the ability to control their opponent during a fight. But can BJJ also help you control your diabetes? The answer is Yes! Throughout my career as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ...

Do you know what books are the top sellers in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu category on Amazon today? Above is the picture taken from the Amazon.com site: What these two books have in common? They were written by two Brazilian ...

Amongst all martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most efficient form of self-defense for women. But let me tell you why. Recently, Saddleback College TV interviewed me on the subject of martial arts for women. The hostess asked me ...

Las Vegas, September 26. It was the final day of the World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2015, where all the black belts and brown belts were fighting their final matches. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Masters is a tournament for martial artists ...

On August 12, 2015, at my Martial Arts studio in San Clemente, I had the honor to get a visit from the 5 Time World champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Hall of Fame, Saulo Ribeiro. The reason of this visit was ...

Last Sunday, April 26, Jackie First, a martial arts student from Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dojo in San Clemente, won her first martial arts tournament. This tournament was the Southern California’s famous, Copa Pacifica, hosted by Sensei Cleber Luciano. But ...

Every year, SC Times, which is our San Clemente local magazine, publishes what they call, The Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Ole Awards”. The magazine runs a vote on all business and recreational categories, and the community of San ...

The other day, I was showing Haley (My girlfriend’s daughter) the movie ‘Karate Kid’, since it is a martial arts classic and she has never seen it before. I will confess that I was a little concerned she would decide ...

At Guillobel Brazilian Jujitsu Martial Arts Studio in San Clemente, one of the things we emphasize in our Kids Martial Arts Program is goal setting. One wise man once said, ”Our plans miscarry if they have no aim. When a man ...